Cabinet for phonographs or talking-machines.



0. 1. LUNDSTROM.

CABINET FOR PHONOGRAPHS 0R TALKING MACHINES.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 17.!916.

L%9,46W Patented Dec. 11, 1917.

CARL J'. LUNDSTROM, 0F LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK.

CINET FOB. PHONOGRAPH-S 0R TALKING-MACHINES.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, CARL J. LUNDsrRoM, a citizen of the United States, residing at 'Little Falls, in the county of Herkimer and of small open type portable talking machines, whereby the appearance and advantages of the larger type cabinet machines can be obtained at a moderate cost.

A still further object resides in the means for extending the sound amplifier or horn whereby the sound volume of the machine may be increased.

With the above and other objects in view, the present invention consists in the combi nation and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, it being understood that changes may be made in the form, size, proportions and minor details without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

Figure 1 is a front elevation.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation partly in section.

Fig. '3 is a fragmentary vertical cross-section of a modified form.

Fig. lis a fragmentary front elevation of a modified form of cabinet doors.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the cabinet consists of 'the four corner posts A, connected together to form a rectangular structure by means of the two side panels B and rear panel OJ The side panels B are preferably secured to the corner posts A. by means of angle-irons B whereby the cabinet can be shipped in knock-down position.

A shelf D is suspended from the four corner posts at the upper part of the cabinet, thus forming a compartment E for the recan be obtained at a moderate cost.

Specification of Letters Patent. Pa fl inntugd Dwg, 111,, 19ft,

Application filed July 17, 1916. Serial $70,109,656.

, D and F respectively, said cleats being secured to the corner posts A. The upper compartment E is closed at the top by means of a hinged cover l-l, while the front of the said compartment is provided with two pivoted doors I. The compartment G is closed by means of a pivoted door J. A removable board K is detachably secured in any manner desired to the inner Walls of the compartment E for a purpose presently explained.

In Figs. 1 and 2 a practical embodiment of my invention is shown. In this figure a portable talking machine L provided with the usual pivoted doors M is shown located in the compartment E resting on the shelf D.

The parts of the talking machine are inserted through the top of the cabinet with the doors M closed. The removable board K is then secured in place, thus covering the space between the body of the machine and the rear wall of the cabinet and also securing the machine in place in the compartment E. {it this point it will be noted that by opening the doors I of the cabinet and the doors M of the talking machine, a four Wall inclosure is formed thus providing an extension of the sound amplifying chamber or so horn andthereby increasinor the volume of sound. By closing the cover H it will be seen that a structure is provided very closely resembling in appearance the larger type cabinet machines and one in which the advantages of the larger type cabinet machif s When the cabinet is used in connect with the talking machines having an open or doorless front, the doors of the cabinet may be provided with sheet metal sides as shown at N in Figs. 3 and 4:. By having these sheet metal sides overlap each other, as shown at 0, they will not interfere with the opening and closing of the doors.

What I claimis:

1. In a talking machine cabinet, a casing provided with a compartment adapted to re ceive a portable talking machine provided with doors, said compartment having an no opening through which said doors are adaptsaid opening when the talking machine door ed to swing. is swung inwardly into the cabinet 10 2. In a talking machine cabinet, a casing In testimony whereof I aifix my signature provided with a compartment adapted to rein the presence of two witnesses.

" ceiile a portable talking machine provided CARL J. LUNDSTROM.

with a swinging door, said compartment Witnesses: having an opening through which said door ALBERT B. LADEAN, is adapted to swing, and means for closing RUDOLPH O. HORWALD. 

